en.Wedoany.com Reported - Llangattock Community Council has submitted a planning application to the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority (BBNPA) for a facility combining a café, small shop, and community centre in the village of Llangattock, Powys, aiming to establish it as the village's central hub. The proposal is located at the northwest end of the village's recreational ground, with additional road access and a car park featuring seven spaces, including two for disabled users, situated at the southern end of Legar Field.
The community council stated that the centre's construction is crucial for maintaining the recreational ground's functionality, helping to ensure public access to this "important open space." The council noted that Llangattock currently has no shops, retail outlets, or daytime gathering spaces, and extensive community consultations revealed local residents' desire to fill this gap. The proposal was developed by a group of councillors and residents with assistance from architect Glyn Smith and other paid consultants. Application documents show that the council considered three alternative sites before finalising the current location.
The development will be named "Calon Llangattock," meaning "Heart of Llangattock." A community impact statement stated that Calon Llangattock will play a role in alleviating social isolation and enhancing community resilience, with a vision to provide an inclusive facility that creates opportunities for socialising, employment, volunteering, community development, access to services, and community and environmental sustainability, serving as a centre where locals can gather, volunteer, receive practical help, and build friendships. The council explained that Llangattock "no longer" has a shop, café, or daily meeting place, while a rapidly ageing population increases social isolation and loneliness. The area heavily relies on Crickhowell, just one mile away, for retail, health, and other services, but this journey is challenging for those with mobility issues due to the need to drive or cross the Usk Valley via narrow, uneven pavements.
In the 2023/2024 local planning consultations, shops and community centres were the most frequently requested facilities by residents. Surveys conducted in September 2024 and July 2025 showed that 70% to 75% of respondents supported the creation of Calon Llangattock, with 60 to 80 people volunteering to participate. The Llangattock Community Benefit Society (LCBS), responsible for developing the business case, will apply for funding from the National Lottery and the Welsh Government's Community Facilities Programme to build the centre through a community share issue. The consultation period for this planning application will end on June 24.
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